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Family adapts to help youngster with disorder
Sept. 26 event will help to raise awareness of Rett Syndrome BY LARRY RAMER Staff Writer BY LARRY RAMERStaff Writer MARLBORO — Karen Medlin said her daughter’s illness has had a positive influence on her two other children. “Many children only care about themselves, but Taylor having a disorder has made both of my other…
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Panel seeks input on DYFS program
The New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect (TFCAN), in its role as a citizen review panel, is seeking citizens’ opinions of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) through an on-line survey. Citizens can fill out the survey through Oct. 15. The on-line survey/questionnaire relates specifically to DYFS in New Jersey,…
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State, local history will be on display at library
History buffs are awaiting with great anticipation their annual trip to the Monmouth County Library Headquarters to celebrate Archives and History Day. This year, the event will take place on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is an opportunity for both young and…
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Walk to raise funds for victims of terror
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer MANALAPAN — The third annual 5K Walk for Israel will take place on Oct. 17 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, rain or shine. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by a support rally at 9:30 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m. The…
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Passport will be entree to high school activities
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer The Freehold Regional High School District is asking people age 62 and over to “come on in” to school events. Gold passports will soon allow people age 62 and over to attend all events held in the district, including football games and theater productions. Instead of…
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Community fun in Marlboro
Clockwise from top left — it was a test of strength when Gary Nudelman of Marlboro stepped up and tried to ring the bell on one of the games at Marlboro Day. Michael Yap, 12, of Marlboro, demonstrates his high-flying board breaking skills as members of the Blue Dragon Martial Arts School perform at Marlboro…
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Police officer and wife celebrating sextuplets
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer MARLBORO — Family life has changed dramatically for a township family of six that, until two weeks ago, included one mother, one father and two sets of twins, ages 5 and 8. On Sept. 14, the number of family members more than doubled in the two…
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Marlboro, Japan link up in continuing exchange
Busy summer saw local youngsters visit Johana and then host friends Nidhi Bagga (second from right) greets her friends from Johana, Japan, upon their arrival at Marlboro Town Hall earlier this summer. MARLBORO — For only the third or fourth time in the 14-year history of the community’s relationship with the town of Johana, Japan,…
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Baton twirler seeks OK to light up halftime act
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer BY DAVE BENJAMINStaff Writer A Freehold Township High School sophomore wants to light a fire in her baton twirling routine. Hillary Levin, 15, has asked the Freehold Regional High School District Board of Education for permission to use fire batons at outdoor events. She spoke to the board at its…
